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Red Sox Crush White Sox 14-2, Durbin’s Grand Slam

8/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Boston Red Sox beat Chicago White Sox 14–2 on August 4, 2026, extending their winning streak to six games.
Caleb Durbin hit his first career grand slam in the first inning, giving Boston a 5–0 lead.
Wilyer Abreu added two solo home runs in the fifth and eighth innings.
Patrick Sandoval earned his first win since May 7, 2024, as Brayan Bello delivered three scoreless innings for his first save.

History

Historical Context

The Boston franchise first rose to prominence when the Boston Americans captured the inaugural 1903 World Series, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates five games to three. Over a century later, the Red Sox echoed that dominance by routing the Chicago White Sox 14–2 in 2026, highlighted by Caleb Durbin’s debut grand slam. The early triumph cemented the American League’s legitimacy and set a lasting postseason tradition.

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Story summary

Boston Red Sox beat Chicago White Sox 14–2 on August 4, 2026, extending their winning streak to six games.
Caleb Durbin hit his first career grand slam in the first inning, giving Boston a 5–0 lead.
Wilyer Abreu added two solo home runs in the fifth and eighth innings.
Patrick Sandoval earned his first win since May 7, 2024, as Brayan Bello delivered three scoreless innings for his first save.

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